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West End Musical This Summer? How To Decide Which One
Guess Which West-end Musicals Are On Our Family Summer Wish List?
It is that time of year again when we are fed up with it being dark and cold and we are starting to plan fun things to do this Summer. One thing we love more than anything to do in summer is to visit London. The glitz, the glam it all happens in London.
One fun thing we have been thinking about for a while is a family trip to London with some sightseeing and photo opportunities, topping off with a trip to a West End show.
We have been to London many times with our Children. Usually just taking in the sights and sounds. Visiting one of the many historic landmarks or World famous Museums.
We have never taken the children to a West End show. The last time we watched a show in the West End was in 1993 when we saw Grease The Musical. Starring Debbie Gibson and Craig Mclachlan.
Wow before we had any children. That takes me back!!
We Visit London By Train:
We normally arrive in London by train, then walk from St Pancras passing lots of theatres on our way around the Capital.
At any one time, there are roughly 38 West End shows in London. Which one then would you pick? Who’s going?
My Husband is sneaking towards 50!! Myself who is a very youthful mid-40s-ish! Then two teenage children! Wow, a mix then to please.
We have our eldest son back home at the moment. Fresh from his Master’s Degree. He is now saving for a place of his own. While he is home he is an ideal Dog sitter for when we hit the Capital this Summer. Hint Hint. If he is reading!
So how do you decide which show to take in? It must be one we all agree on. Or do we just put all the shows in a hat and do a random draw.?
West End Musical This Summer? How To Decide Which One:
This week I have teamed up with Encore Tickets to share our thoughts as a family on which West-end Musicals we would all like to see.
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Family West-end Musicals Summer Wish List:
Planning a family weekend away in London for the Summer and what shows we would all like to see. Here are a few of our ideas from the children’s picks, the adult’s choices to which one we would all agree on. As I really want to go and see a West End Show.
West End Musical This Summer? How To Decide:
My Choice: One musical I have always been curious about seeing is Phantom Of The Opera. Over the years I have loved hearing the songs from this and I think I would really enjoy this musical.
Husband’s Choice: He would like to watch The Book of Mormon musical comedy. This is written by the South Park creators, right up his street. However luckily for me, it is suitable for over 17s only. Phew, good job the kids are coming.!
Teenage Daughter’s Choice: My Daughter is a big fan of the Roald Dahl book and movie Matilda so she has asked to see that.
Teenage Son’s Choice: He loves anything about the school which doesn’t involve work! So School of Rock is his choice. If it is anything like the film, he has said he will love it.
One We Would All Agee On As A Family: So only one trip to London’s theatre district this Summer what can we all agree on? No one has agreed with any of the other family member’s choice so what else is on? Luckily for us, there are always loads of other options. It is London after all!
So we have decided on Wicked!! The Wizard of Oz is a film we watch at least twice a year as a family. It has something for every age range. So a musical set in that magical kingdom is sure to be a hit with us.
Maybe I will get to see Kinky Boots another time. ( Hint Hint. )
Which West-end Musical is on your Summer wish list? Let me know.
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I have seen wicked three times, it’s a great musical, but worth getting clued up on the story before you go. The books are good , but not suitable for children. The musical is. Matilda is brilliant, I’ve taken my school groups to see that twice, this year were going for school of rock. My daughter would love to see Hamilton. But it’s still in very high demand, maybe in a couple of years.
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Thanks you. I think we would all enjoy Wicked 🙂
All of those are good choices! I am seeing School of Rock this weekend and have seen Wicked and Book of Mormon too!
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Whoo have a great time Tamar 🙂
Wow super list of musical choice. Really musically program will be so good and can enjoy lot.
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Thank you 🙂
You’ll all love Wicked!
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Thanks Heather. Can’t wait to go 🙂
I love Wicked and the Book of Mormon, personally!
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I can not wait to go and see one 🙂
I haven’t been to the West End in ages, but you’ve really made me want to go reading this! I think Wicked is awesome but I’ve got my eye on Thriller!
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Thank you lovely. So many great ones on at the minute.
I would love to watch a musical this summer. Never seen one.
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Thanks Stella. Hope you get to see one 🙂
I would love to watch a show this year
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Let us know if you get to see one 🙂
For anyone who is new to London or who knows London. You’ve given an place to check-in and lookout for. I am a music fanatic myself. The place looks interesting and worthy of checking in.
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Thank you. I love London and really need to visit so much more this year 🙂
Love all those choices you have. And I am sure we would have Wicked as a family as well.. similar set up for us too 🙂
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Thank you. I bet it is great 🙂
Ooh i would love to watch Wicked, it looks great! I love going to the theatre
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Thanks Jenni 🙂
Ohh I do love going to see a West end show and I have to be honest and say usually price dictates which one I watch – they can be so expensive but you can also find bargains
Laura x
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Thank Laura 🙂
Great choices Claire. Phantom of the Opera is AMAZING! I’ve seen it a couple of times, it’s been a while though! I’d like to see Wicked too – I’ve listened to the music and it sounds great. Enjoy!
Thanks for sharing with #pocolo
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Thanks Morgan. It is one I have always wanted to see 🙂
These are some amazing choices! It has been ages since I last went to a west end show!
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Thanks Melissa 🙂
Wicked is probably top of my list at the moment! I’ve seen Lion King a couple of times (incredible) and I want to go see Les Miserable again!
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They sound great. I can not wait to go 🙂
Enjoy – but it sounds like you need more than one trip! Thanks for sharing with #PoCoLo
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Hehe, thanks Stephanie 🙂
I haven’t been to the West End in ages, but this is a such wonderful place your photos amaze me 🙂
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Thank yo for the lovely comment 🙂
Of all these are great choices, would love to watch them all. Thanks for sharing this post.
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Thanks Geraline 🙂
It’s been a few years since my last trip to the UK but now you make me want to go back and catch a show. Somehow I have never gotten around to it even though I lived in Surrey nearly 20 years ago and was only about an hour’s train ride out of London.
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Thanks for the comment 🙂
Time spent with family is always priceless! It’s nice that you trip around London together. I would love a city tour in that double-decked bus.
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Love family time 🙂 Thanks for stopping by.